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Rivard's Resources: IPM
Donald Rivard, Consultant/Owner
177 Seminole Avenue
Waltham MA 02451-0859
781-899-5843
[email protected]
Services/Products/IPM Description
Range of Products and Services
Rivard's Resources: IPM advocates for the reduction of pests and pesticides. We work with organizations by providing education, training, consulting and assist with research.
Services/Products Categories
- Residential
- School
- Commercial
- Structural
- government agencies, health care institutions, as well as the food processing, distribution and service industry.
Definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
IPM is the use of two or more strategies to correct or precent pest infestations. It is imperative to sustain successful IPM that all stakeholders fulfill their responsibilities in their partnership.
How Pest Problems Are Identified
Problems are identified through the activities above. If a pest is found they must be properly identified before deciding on action. Monitoring is an ongoing activity that includes deployment of sticky, light, mechanical and other trapping devices.
Tools, Practices, and Materials Used/Sold
Practices Used to Prevent or Control Pests
Inspect, monitor, document, educate, train and advise. As a certified applicator, I only apply pesticides for research or training situations.
Biological Controls Used?
Pheromone traps
Borates Used?
I advise on their application in appropriate settings.
Synthetic Chemicals Used?
pyrethroids, on rare occasions
Top Ten Pesticides Used/Sold/Recommended
insecticide baits (Maxforce - hydramethylnon; Siege -hydramethylnon; Avert - abamectin; Pre-Empt -imidacloprid); boric acid; Rozol for rodents (chlorophacinone).
How Much Pesticide Used Per Year, and How Applied?
If used at all, I expect less than a couple of pounds, injected into cracks and crevices and voids.
Uses Physical or Mechanical Controls?
mechanical traps and the items mentioned above.
Lawn Care
Type of Fertilizers Used/Sold/Recommended
N/A
Evaluation
How Effectiveness of Pest Management Systems is Evaluated
Through inspection and ongoing monitoring; analysis of documented findings for trends and patterns.
References
Boston Housing Authority (Mitch Allen: 617/988-5211); Margaret Reid at Boston Public Health Commission (617/534-2673); Dr. Wanda Phipanathkul, allergist at Boston Children's Hospital (617/355-5925); Bryan Glasgock at City of Boston, Environment Department (617/635-3850); Doug Dickson, Chair, Newton IPM Committee (617/969-8661).